Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage
FairPosted for loadWhatcom County, Washington · 2. SW of Cagey Rd. · Structure no. 079996000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage in Whatcom County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Gooseberry Spur over Hale Passage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.